1883-05-27-Nevada

Letter from Ben E. Rich and J. J. Walser - May 26, 1883

Rich, Ben E. and Walser, J. J. [Letter Excerpt] Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 45:24 (June 11, 1883) p. 379.

From a letter received from Elders Ben E. Richard, J. J. Walser, written on board the S. S. Nevada, May 26, 1883, we cull the following:

"As we are now approaching New York, we will endeavor to give you a short report of our journey, and the condition of our company up to the present.

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Yesterday, at 2 p.m., the pilot came on board, which event was hailed with joy by all. Today everybody is on the lookout for the first glimpse of Columbia's fair shores, but we are not expected to reach New York before evening."

On Sunday, May 27th, they write again:

"We reached the quarantine last night at 12. This morning one of our Swiss sisters gave birth to a fine, healthy boy. We landed in the dock at 8 a.m. Brother Hart has come on board, and gives us the pleasing information that we will proceed westward this evening. The company are all well, and we feel to thank God for the prosperous journey we have had."